Paint pour, also known as acrylic pour painting or acrylic flow painting, is a painting method created by using acrylic paint to pour on a surface to create a flowing design. While paint pour is simple to create and understand, there are many different techniques to try to create different flowing patterns. Additives and practiced technique result in dramatic effects that are both amazing and extremely satisfying. It is not uncommon for people to become obsessed with paint pouring because it is so enjoyable.